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Erik Satie 100 Years After His Death: More Than Just “Gymnopedies”

 July 2, 2025, marks 100 years since the death of French avant-garde composer Erik Satie. Largely dismissed as an eccentric in his lifetime, Satie is now regarded as a pioneer of modern music, paving the way for 20th-century harmonies and musical movements such as minimalism and ambient music.
IPM Newsroom
New season of PBS Series The Great American Recipe coming Friday, July 11 at 8:00 pm Central
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Numbers Game (135)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s a Numbers Game. A look at tunes from the hi-fi era that use all sorts of numbers in their titles. We’ll hear from…
Evening Concert
Anton Bruckner

WFMT Orchestra Series: San Francisco Symphony
Wednesday night July 2 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the San Francisco Symphony. You’ll hear…
Classic Mornings

How Old Is Yours?
If it’s any younger than 820, don’t even mention it!
The 21st Show
peaches at orchard

Illinois farmers and food banks face many challenges amid cuts to federal food programs
Agriculture is a key part of the Illinois economy, but recent changes to federal food funding are putting pressure on some farmers and the communities that rely on their…
The 21st Show
Granite City Steel

How does Nippon acquisition of U.S. Steel impact Illinois steel workers?
Japanese company Nippon Steel accquired U.S. Steel last month. What does this mean for over 900 steel workers in Granite City, Illinois? 
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: A trans migrant came to Chicago to escape violence. Now she’s afraid of deportation.
In today’s deep dive, a transgender migrant woman in Chicago talks about her journey trying to find a place to live where human rights are protected.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025
We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
News Local/State

Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows
The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species
This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…